Three Branches of Government
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Objective
I can describe the roles of the three branches of government as defined in Articles 1-3 of the Constitution.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The three branches of the U.S. government are the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
- 2
The legislative branch, or Congress, is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- 3
The leader of the executive branch is the president, whose job is to enforce or veto laws made by Congress.
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Practice
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What is the primary function of the legislative branch, also known as Congress?
The executive branch is led by the President. What are the President's main responsibilities?
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“Describe the main role of each of the three branches of the U.S. government.”
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